Frances Tiafoe set for challenging Japan Open after US Open semifinal run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Frances Tiafoe returns to competition at the Japan Open, following his semifinal appearance at the US Open where he lost to Ben Shelton. Ranked eighth in the ATP standings, Tiafoe faces Kei Nishikori in the first round. A potential path includes matches against Arthur Fils and Valentin Vacherot, leading up to a possible semifinal against Rafael Jodar and a final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. This marks Tiafoe's first tournament since his strong US Open performance.
- •Tiafoe's first match at the Japan Open is against Kei Nishikori.
- •He is the second seed behind Carlos Alcaraz.
- •Tiafoe's current ATP ranking is eighth.
- •Shelton defeated Tiafoe at the US Open semifinals.
- •Taylor Fritz also faces a tough draw in Tokyo.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Frances Tiafoe handed tricky Tokyo draw in his first event since reaching the US Open semifinal
"Frances Tiafoe returns to action for the first time since his superb US Open semifinal run at the Japan Open. Tiafoe was beaten by Ben...
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